Combe Down CofE Primary School vs Prior Park College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 670 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Combe Down CofE Primary School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
422 students
Prior Park College
Bath · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
526 students
| Measure | Combe Down CofE Primary School Bath, South West | Prior Park College Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #790 of 1,695 | #299 of 402 |
| National rank | #7366 of 15,697 | #2806 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 422 | 526 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 526 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.2 |
| town | Bath | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.combedown.com | www.priorparkschools.com |
The verdict
- •Combe Down CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.9 vs 32.9).
- •Prior Park College is the larger school with 526 students compared with 422.
- •Combe Down CofE Primary School is a academy school while Prior Park College is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Combe Down CofE Primary School better than Prior Park College?
On the Success Index (England), Combe Down CofE Primary School ranks higher (52.9 vs 32.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Combe Down CofE Primary School and Prior Park College?
About 670 m in a straight line, between Bath and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Combe Down CofE Primary School: 422. Prior Park College: 526. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Combe Down CofE Primary School and Prior Park College rank in South West?
Combe Down CofE Primary School is 790th of 1,695 and Prior Park College is 299th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).